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Establishing a Home Herb Garden

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a lecture on developing an herb garden at home!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a lecture on developing an herb garden at home!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Copper Bookmark Making

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This workshop consists of learning about the structure of copper and how to create drawings in metal and use letter stamps to create textures and words on the bookmarks. Each person will create their own copper bookmark to take home.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop consists of learning about the structure of copper and how to create drawings in metal and use letter stamps to create textures and words on the bookmarks. Each person will create their own copper bookmark to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Play-Doh Creations

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Last Day of School Celebration

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Celebrate all of your accomplishments in our Last Day of School Celebration. Bubbles on the lawn, making solar prints, decorating our sidewalks, and playing our large Connect Four. 

For all ages and the entire family. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate all of your accomplishments in our Last Day of School Celebration. Bubbles on the lawn, making solar prints, decorating our sidewalks, and playing our large Connect Four. 

For all ages and the entire family. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Make a Birdfeeder

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Drop into the teen room to build and decorate a wooden birdfeeder. All supplies provided! First come while supplies last.

This program is for teens 13-19.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Drop into the teen room to build and decorate a wooden birdfeeder. All supplies provided! First come while supplies last.

This program is for teens 13-19.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Ukulele Club

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Family Paint Workshop Flowers

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting.

We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting.

We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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DIY Iron-on Pride Patches

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Stitch your own Pride themed Iron-on patch! Experience with basic hand-sewing skills or cross-stitch is beneficial, but not necessary. We will teach you! Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stitch your own Pride themed Iron-on patch! Experience with basic hand-sewing skills or cross-stitch is beneficial, but not necessary. We will teach you! Recommended for ages 10 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Family Paint Workshop Fireworks

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting. We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting. We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Monday Funday

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! 

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! 

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Chair Yoga

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Help Plant Our Indoor Garden

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the teen room and help Miss Sarah set up the windowsill garden that we will grow all summer! We'll have the plants on display all summer. As we harvest crops all summer, teens will be able to take some home with them. 

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come to the teen room and help Miss Sarah set up the windowsill garden that we will grow all summer! We'll have the plants on display all summer. As we harvest crops all summer, teens will be able to take some home with them. 

This event is in the "Children" group
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Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Switch It Up!

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Books in the Park

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Read with a Ranger

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. 

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Create a Terrarium

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the teen room to create your own terrarium to take home with you!

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in the teen room to create your own terrarium to take home with you!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Dried Flower Bookmarks

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Using dried flowers make a gorgeous bookmark for all of your summer reading books. 

For older children, teens and adults. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Using dried flowers make a gorgeous bookmark for all of your summer reading books. 

For older children, teens and adults. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Create A Seed Bomb

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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One More Chapter Storytime

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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WOW Wednesday!

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Wednesday in July for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 10+.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday in July for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 10+.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Play-Doh Creations

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Ice Cream on the Lawn!

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:45pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Enjoy some delicious ice cream on our lawn, made yourself! 

With very simple ingredients and a variety of mix-ins, and a bit of muscle power you will have a yummy sundae. 

Come early! 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy some delicious ice cream on our lawn, made yourself! 

With very simple ingredients and a variety of mix-ins, and a bit of muscle power you will have a yummy sundae. 

Come early!